Dunn's Rangers

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Origin and History

The unit was raised by Captain Hezekiah Dunn in New Jersey in September 1757.

During the Seven Years' War, the unit was commanded by:

• in 1757 and 1758: Captain Hezekiah Dunn

Service during the War

On June 13 1758, the unit ambushed a party of 50 Indians near Westfall (NY).

Uniform

Privates

Uniform - Source: Ibrahim90

Uniform Details

Headgear	Musketeer Black peaked cap with a sprig of leaves on the left side. Grenadier none
Neckstock	n/a
Coat	grey woolen Jerkin, with white buttons, unlaced. Collar grey Shoulder Straps n/a Lapels grey with 7 white buttons. Pockets horizontal pockets with three white buttons Cuffs n/a Turnbacks n/a
Waistcoat	green
Breeches	leather breeches
Gaiters	Indian leggings, or grey/black gaiters
Leather Equipment	Crossbelt n/a Waistbelt n/a Cartridge Box n/a Bayonet Scabbard none Scabbard ??? Footgear Indian moccasins or black shoes

Troopers were armed with ???.

Officers

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Musicians

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Colours

The unit probably had no colour.

References

Zedric, Lance: Elite Warriors – 300 Years of America's Best Fighting Troops, Pathfinder, 1996